The star-studded 11th annual ACM Honors ceremony took place last night (Aug. 23) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

In addition to performances from George Strait, Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, Charles Esten and Hillary Scott, the Academy recognized the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 52nd ACM Awards.

Before the show started, many of the night’s stars walked the red blue carpet, including Reba McEntire, Brett Young, Jason Aldean, Charles Esten, Kelsea Ballerini, Cassadee Pope, Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton and more.

Take a look at our blue carpet photo galley, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com.